No matter you are using the Microsoft Word 2007/2010/2013, you can always find out the Prepare commands in File Menu under Menus tab if you have installed Classic Menu for Office on your computer. See screen shot (Figure 1):

But in Microsoft Word 2010/2013, the Prepare item only contains Properties, Inspect Document, Check Accessibility, and Check Compatibility. And the other 4 sub-items can be found in the Protect Document of Tools Menu in Word 2010/2013.

Method B: Prepare commands under Word 2007’s Office Button

In Microsoft Word 2007, you can access the Prepare commands by clicking the Office Button at the upper-left corner. Click the Prepare button in the drop down pane, and you will view all Prepare commands. See screen shot (Figure 2):

There are three big buttons in the middle section. The Mark as Final, Encrypt with Password, Restrict Editing, Restrict Permission by People, and Add a Digital Signature can be accessed from the first Protect Document button.

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What is Classic Menu for Office

The software Classic Menu for Office is designed for the people who are accustomed to the old interface of Microsoft Office 2003, XP (2002) and 2000. It brings back the classic menus and toolbars to Microsoft Office (includes Word) 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016. The classic view helps the people to smoothly upgrade to the latest version of Office, and work with Office 2007/2010/2013/2016 as if it were Office 2003 (and 2002, 2000).

Screen Shot of Classic Menu for Word

All new features and commands of Office 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016 have been added to the menus and toolbars;

Without any training or tutorials after upgrading, users can work with Office 2007/2010/2013/2016 immediately;